The Canadian Press

Retail spending in Canada shows signs of slowdown amid higher inflation, interest

Retail spending in Canada showed early signs of a slowdown just as the holiday shopping season ramped up this fall, according to new figures.

Manufacturing, importing straws and other single use plastics now banned

As of today, companies can no longer produce or bring into Canada plastic checkout bags, cutlery, stir sticks, straws and takeout containers.

Non alcoholic beer, wine and spirits on the rise as demand grows

With the holiday season in full swing and "Dry January" around the corner, Canadians might find more non-alcoholic options on menus and store shelves.

Hexo reports $52.1M net loss in Q1, announces share consolidation

The Gatineau-based firm’s first-quarter net loss compared with a net loss of more than $116.9 million a year earlier.

Tech job postings down 32% since May, nearing pre pandemic levels: Indeed

Job search company Indeed says postings on its site for Canadian tech roles have dropped 32 per cent since May and are showing no signs of stabilizing.

Shopify won’t move into The Well, will develop current space at King Portland Centre

The Ottawa tech company is abandoning plans to open an office at The Well complex at King Street West and Spadina Avenue.

Canadian Real Estate Association reports home sales down in November

The association said Thursday the move lower more than erased the gain seen in October and resumed the overall trend lower for the year.

New poll finds Canadians not using all vacation, working extra hours before holidays

The poll, conducted by Maru Public Opinion for ADP Canada, found 29 per cent of respondents say they'll take all their vacation time in 2022.

‘It is your new normal’: Canada’s aging work force root of national labour shortage

For years, experts have been warning of a looming wave of retirements as baby boomers grow older and start to exit the workforce en masse.

‘Incredible challenges’: Shopify president talks pandemic, stock plunge and layoffs

"We've had to make some tough decisions...but one of the things that we've hopefully demonstrated to the world is that we're a company that is incredibly resilient," said Shopify president.
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